Almost three quarters (73%) of UK business leaders make people management decisions using ‘gut feel’ rather than relevant data. That’s according to a new ‘Quick Thinking’ report from data streaming platform Confluent, which examines how UK business leaders make decisions using data.

Absenteeism affects all workplaces and costs them a significant amount in lost time and productivity. It is estimated 4.8 days a year are lost per employee in the UK, the highest rate of absenteeism in a decade. And it is important to note that this is not referring to authorised days off for holiday or sickness but rather the unexpected and unscheduled days or hours lost to other causes.

Glovo, the multi-category app, has revealed its largest product overhaul since 2016, setting itself apart by blending social media elements with food discovery. This update seeks to enrich the customer experience and push forward innovation.

In the age of thriving online shopping, with millions of people making purchases every day, choosing a product has turned into a challenging task. Endless lists of features, a sea of options, and an ocean of prices, how does one avoid drowning in this flood of information?

In a highly competitive digital landscape, where efficiency and performance matter more than ever, ChaChing is leading the charge in transforming how brands and consumers connect. Launched in 2023, ChaChing has quickly emerged as a game-changer in the world of eCommerce advertising, offering a risk-free, performance-based model under the commercial leadership of Joel Williams, Chief Commercial Officer.

Belgian biotech startup AmphiStar, known for its sustainable surfactant innovations, has been awarded a €2 million non-dilutive grant from SPRIN-D, the Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. This brings the company’s total funding for the year to €10 million.

Hormony (Prelude Health), a startup in the femtech space, has been honoured as the winner of the inaugural FemTech category at the Global Tech Awards 2024. This accolade recognises Hormony's technological innovation and significant impact on women's healthtech.

INSHUR, a global embedded insurance provider for the on-demand economy, has secured $19 million in its latest funding round. This round was led by Viola Growth, with contributions from MS&AD Ventures and existing backers, bringing INSHUR's total funding to $78.5 million.

Rare Founders’ second demo day was a huge success, with 100 founders across 14 sectors pitching their innovative startups to an audience of investors. Each startup was allowed a one-minute pitch, with a further three minutes for audience questions.  

New research from emlyon business school and Bocconi University has revealed that family-owned businesses are over 3% less likely to license their patents compared to non-family firms. Instead, these businesses are more inclined to develop their innovations internally, with a 6% higher likelihood of commercialising their products in-house rather than through external licensing.

SEO is arguably one of the most important skills for SMEs to learn. It improves your web authority around subjects your audience is searching for, which can boost organic traffic by increasing your site ranking on search engines. But what people often forget is that using high-quality images and videos is essential in getting your content in front of potential customers.

Mountside Ventures, Europe's pioneering accelerator and early-stage advisory firm, has announced their inaugural VC accelerator programme to empower emerging VC managers, The Emerging VC Manager Programme.

The UK Government has kicked off One Big Thing 2024, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil servants to implement small but impactful innovations across government departments. The programme, which runs from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025, will engage 470,000 civil servants, equipping them with the skills, tools, and inspiration to generate and experiment with new ideas.

Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has reached a milestone in its mission to revolutionise recycling and promote sustainability. Since last year, the company has expanded from 100 to over 300 innovative reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, installed across the MENA region.

AI Transform, the first-ever UK AI conference specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is being held at The Slate in Coventry on 23rd October 2024.